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The Troy Area Chamberof Commerce has an excit-ing schedule for 2012. OnApril 26, 2012, the alwayspopular Business Exporeturned to Troy. Everyyear, the Business Expo ismuch anticipated by thechamber membership andthe community at large.This fifth biennial eventwas held on Thursday,April 26, 2012, from 3-7p.m. at the Hobart Arena.The event was free ofcharge and was open tothe public.

The Business Expo didfeature more than 100business exhibitors fromthe Troy/Miami Countyarea. These exhibitors didoffer excitingdisplays/demonstrationsshowcasing their productsand services and had pro-motional/giveaway items.

“We are pleased toreport that a wide range ofbusinesses want to partici-pate in the Business Expoagain,” noted SabraJohnson, executive directorfor the Chamber. “We havebuilt on and enhanced thesuccessful formula used inour previous five BusinessExpos. The Expo commit-tee members are workinghard to create an exposi-tion that will showcaseTroy/Miami County busi-ness and industry.”

In addition, to themany categories of busi-nesses participating, theExpo showcases localrestaurants from the Troycommunity providing tastysamples.

The Troy Daily Newswas the Diamond Mediasponsor and did provide anumber of promotions forthe Expo during Marchand April to attract atten-dees from the region. Thealways anticipated grandprize drawing was held atthe end of the event, andthe lucky winner didreceive a $1,000 check,

courtesy of the Platinumsponsor, Bruns Realty.

In February, the TroyChamber unveiled itsnewest program, The DPLEnergy Discount Program.Chamber members wereable to take advantage of agreatly reduced electricrate on their businesseselectric bill. CurrentChamber members weremailed information on theguidelines and how theycould take advantage ofthis great money-savingopportunity. The TroyChamber did unveil itstheme for the 2012Membership Drive inMarch. The campaignhelped introduce potentialnew members and refreshcurrent members to themany benefits that theChamber offers. Amongthose benefits that mem-bers may take advantageof are: health and dentalinsurance, workman’s com-pensation coverage, free orreduce advertising oppor-tunities, Chamber Bucks,

free Notary Service, freecertificate of origin verifi-cation and the always pop-ular Member to Memberprogram. Call theChamber for more infor-mation on these great pro-grams.

The first week of Junebrought some big changesfor the Troy StrawberryFestival, a special programof the Troy Chamber, asthe festival moved todowntown Troy due to theclosing of the AdamsStreet Bridge while it isbeing replaced. TheStrawberry Festival andthe city of Troy workeddiligently to make the2012 Strawberry Festivala safe and pleasant experi-ence for festival goers. The2012 chair of the Festivalwas Corie Schweser, whoselected the theme “MardiGras Berries.” We hopedyou were there for theTroy Strawberry Festival

Troy Chamber serves local businesses

PROVIDED PHOTOThe Troy Chamber of Commerce was at the McDonald’s ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2012.

PROVIDED PHOTODayton Dragons mascot Heater visits the TroyChamber of Commerce Business Expo.

Troy Daily News/ Piqua Daily Call 2012 Industry Guide — 1

ABOUT THISPUBLICATION

The 2012 Industry Guideis a joint publication of theTroy Daily News and PiquaDaily Call. In this edition,we will take a look not onlyat Miami County Industries,but also Miami Countyindustrial support compa-nies. If you would like to beincluded in next year’s 2013Industry Guide, please con-tact Leiann Stewart at (937)440-5252.

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and helped support themany not-for-profit organi-zations that had booths atthe festival. For many ofthe organizations this istheir only project to raisefunds for their endeavors.

The Chamber’s AnnualAuction took place thethird week of August atthe Miami CountyFairgrounds. The AnnualAuction is a fun evening toenjoy and one of theChamber’s most popularevents of the year andmuch anticipated byChamber members.

The Troy Area Chamberof Commerce offers manyopportunities that touch abroad range of interestand helps individuals andbusinesses. The Chamberfollows its mission “toenhance the quality of lifein our area through the

promotion of economicvitality and growth; thestimulation of a favorablebusiness environment; theadvancement of free enter-

prise system; and to serveas a forum for contempo-rary issues affecting theregion.”

Through the work of

the Not For ProfitCouncil, quarterly eventsare offered to area non-profit organizations toconnect, learn and benefit

from guest speakers andspecial programs. Thehighly successful Not ForProfit Council sponsoredan Expo in April 2011,focused on our area non-profits. The event washeld at Hobart Arenawith more than 85 NFPparticipating. The Expowas attended by morethan 100 residents wholearned more about whatservices the nonprofitsoffered and enjoyed freedental screening, freevisions screening andtasty treats from PaneraBread.

The NFP Expo wasalso of interest for peoplelooking for an organiza-tion to volunteer theirtime and help. The NotFor Profit Expo willreturn in the spring of2013 at Hobart Arena.

Another special pro-gram of the Troy

Chamber of Commerce isLeadership Troy. Thispopular and successfulprogram was started in1984 by the TroyChamber in cooperationwith Edison CommunityCollege and is designed toincrease the quality andquantity of men andwomen capable of accept-ing leadership roles incommunity organizations.

The program, whichconsists of nine full-daysessions to be held once amonth from Februarythrough October, exposesthe participants to a vari-ety of social and economicissues and opportunitiesfacing the Troy communi-ty. The program will con-sist of panels, lectures,on-site visit, group dis-cussions, simulations andinternship participationon a local communityboard.

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TROY — For more than 100years, Hobart has supported thefood equipment and service needsfor the food service and food retailindustries. Hobart makes a fullline of equipment for the foodservice and food retail industry,including cooking, food prepara-tion, warewashers, weight wrap,Baxter baking and Traulsenrefrigeration.The company supports its cus-

tomers when and where it countsthe most, in the field, at your place.With nearly 200 locations and1,700 factory-trained service repre-sentatives across the country, theyare always close by to install,maintain and service equipment.Hobart is part of Illinois Tool

Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 compa-ny that owns numerous anddiverse manufacturing units andbrands. Hobart belongs to ITWFood Equipment Group NorthAmerica, which also includes other

well-known brands such as Baxter,Traulsen, Foster, Gaylord, Hanson,Kairak, Somat, Stero, Vulcan,Wittco and Wolf.The company’s vision is to lead

the food service and retail equip-ment industry through technicalinnovation, operational excellence,superior customer service andunsurpassed value. They plan toachieve it while applying the 80/20strategy, which focuses on theneeds of 20 percent of strategiccustomers who generate 80 percentof revenues. Such strategy not onlyhelps in defining our future tasks,but it also supports building andmaintaining long-term relation-ships with customers and partners.Troy is home to production facil-

ities for food machines, warewash-ing, waste equipment and cookingequipment. The Troy facility islocated at 701 S. Ridge Ave., andcan be reached at (937) 332-3000 orwww.hobartcorp.com.

Hobart: A Troy tradition for more than 100 years

PROVIDED PHOTOThe Troy facility is at 701 S. Ridge Ave. For more than 100 years, Hobart has supported thefood equipment and service needs for the food service and food retail industries.

PIQUA — A 2.9-milllevy to build the UpperValley JVS — laterrenamed the Upper ValleyCareer Center — wasapproved in 1972, openedfor adult students in 1975and high school studentslater that fall.The Upper Valley

Career Center providescareer and technical edu-cation for high school andadult students. The highschool currently providestraining in 20 diversecareer fields for more than800 students. Upper ValleyCareer Center is theschool of choice for stu-dents from 14 associateschools throughout Miamiand Shelby counties. TheAdult Division offers avariety of full-time, career-technical education pro-grams as well as cus-tomized workforce trainingand assessments through

the Ohio University sys-tem.The school employs 240

staff members.The Upper Valley

Career Center completed a$24 million renovationproject in time to welcomehigh school students inSeptember 2012. The com-prehensive building proj-ect included replacementof all mechanical systems,plumbing, fixtures andtechnology. The OhioSchools FacilitiesCommission and local vot-ers’ investment extendsthe functional use of the37-year-old structure wellinto the future. The recon-figuration of interiorspaces allows the schoolgreater flexibility to shiftand expand programmingas required to align witheducation and employmenttrends.New high school pro-

gramming in the 2012school year includesMedical InformationManagement and Pre-Engineering andMechanical DesignTechnologies. AdvancedManufacturing: PLC andMachining have beenadded in the AdultDivision, with a similarhigh school programmingin development.Every high school pro-

gram at Upper Valley nowprovides a clear pathwayto post-secondary educa-tion. Assuring graduates ofconfidence in their abilityto continue learning andcontinue advancing theircareers. The AdultDivision partners withEdison CommunityCollege to share servicesand effectively collaboratewith local business, indus-try and development agen-gies.

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PIQUA — Skinner Painting& Restoration is a familyowned and operated paintingand concrete floor coating cor-poration.

The company was foundedin 1944 by Cecil and DorisSkinner. They built the compa-ny into a successful business,which continues to grow andthrive to this day.

Having worked for the com-pany since the mid 1970s,grandson David Middleton hascontinued their legacy. DavidMiddleton, owner and presi-dent, has worked to increasebusiness, maintain and contin-ually train skilled employeesand incorporate other servicesto offer customers.

In order to accommodateSkinner Painting’s continuedgrowth, it expanded in 2009 toa larger facility at 4633 W. U.S.Route 36 in Piqua.

Skinner Painting hasbecome one of the industry’sleading industrial floor coatingspecialists. Shot blasting, dia-mond grinding, scarifying andhand grinding are some of theprep work completed to con-crete floors prior to applicationof a wide range of flooring sys-tems.

Epoxy, urethane, decorative

mosaic, ceramic carpet, second-ary containment and slurrysystems are some of the floorsystems available. Floor polish-ing and floor striping are alsoavailable and have become pop-ular in the manufacturing andcommercial industries.

As one of Ohio’s leadingindustrial, commercial andagricultural painting compa-

nies, Skinner offers paintingservices to many companies,farmers and residential cus-tomers throughout Ohio andsurrounding states.

Skinner Painting specializesin painting the interior andexterior of manufacturingplants and commercial build-ings. Interior painting in thesefacilities includes walls, ceil-ings and color coding pipes.Painting the exterior surfacesof brick, block, stucco, metal,wood and cedar siding. Theypaint new construction andwork with many general con-tractors on painting restau-rants, heath care facilities andoffice buildings.

Skinner’s core customerbase since the early 1940sthrough today is within theagricultural industry, paintingstructures such as grain sys-tems, grain bins, dryers, silos,

barns and outbuildings. Sandblasting, power washing, waterblasting, and hand scraping arestill preferred methods of prep-ping these types of structures.

From the residential farmerto the industrial agriculturalcorporation, Skinner appliesnumerous types of coatings onmultiple structures and sys-tems associated with thisindustry. For 68 years, SkinnerPainting & Restoration hasbeen a reputable, reliable, fullyinsured painting company thatoffers various types of painting,floor coatings, heated pluralcomponents Polyurea, buildingrestoration, roof coatings, tanklinings, water proofing andgraffiti removal.

Middleton welcomes newand existing customers to stopin, visit the website atwww.skinnerpainting.com or call (937) 773-3858.

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PIQUA — Palmer Bolt& Supply Co., 250 FirstSt., Piqua, has been inbusiness since 1986.

The company offersindustrial fasteners, cut-ting tools, abrasives andjanitorial, plant and safe-ty supplies.

The company, whichemploys 15, is spendingits first year at its new

30,000-square-foot facility.The new facility offers anexpanded customer serv-ice counter and expandedinventory, includingscrews, nuts, washers,socket products, anchors,cutting roll, abrasive,bolts, plant and safetysupplies, drywall, deck,concert screws, powertools, lubricants and bin

stocking programs.They also managed

inventory programs tohelp reduce inventory andcosts.

Palmer Bolt & Supplycan be reached at (937)778-9606, by email [email protected] oron the web at www.palmerbolt.com.

PIQUA — ApexAluminum Die CastingCompany Inc., 8877Sherry Drive, Piqua, hasannounced the ground-breaking of a 2,250-square-foot training facili-ty.

As a leader in alu-minum die cast manufac-turing, we value the edu-cation and training of ouremployees, according toPat Zimmerman, presi-dent.

Apex Aluminum DieCasting Company, whichemploys 76, offers a fullservice of mold designand manufacturing, diecasting and casting fin-ishing.

This new addition willbe used to hold regulartechnical, procedural andsafety training courses forour employees.

We are also excited toannounce 2012 as ourinaugural year for our

corporate wellness pro-gram. With the ever-changing health caredebate, we are takingsteps to give our employ-ees information abouttheir health and helpthem make healthfulchoices every day.

Apex, founded in 1980,can be reached at (937)773-8318, by email [email protected] on the web atwww.apexdiecasting.com.

PIQUA — Piqua Transfer &Storage Company started busi-ness in the late 1800s, a familybusiness, as a local pick-up anddelivery service for the railroad.

At that time, freight wasdelivered by horse and wagon, afar cry from what Piqua Transfer& Storage company is today.

In later years, we became amover of household goods as anagent for Mayflower and alsomaintained a warehouse for stor-age accounts. In the last 20years, our focus has gone fromhousehold goods to primarilyfreight of all kinds. Our fleet hasgrown to 65 conventionalFreightliners. We also haveacquired 100 53-foot logisticsvans, 20 Conestoga flatbeds and

10 53-foot space-saver refrigerat-ed vans. Our base of operation isin Piqua, 30 miles north ofDayton, off I-75, serving all 48states in the continental UnitedStates. We, at Piqua Transfer,strive to make consistent on-time deliveries every day in asafe and professional manner.Our drivers continue to surpassnormal performance expecta-tions.

A few years back we werevery solvent and had 80 employ-ees. However, at this presenttime, we currently employ only55. The current economy hasforced us to cut back with paycuts and lay-offs. We were forcedto cancel our dental and eyeinsurance for our employees. It

has dramatically affected our“PTS Family.” There are at least10 employees and their familieswho have been employed 10 plusyears and have made a substan-tial living. There are six employ-ees who have been with us 20plus years. They have managedto make monthly mortgage pay-ments, put their kids throughcollege, and have lived the “goodlife.” They are understandablyworried that they might nothave that once steady incomeanymore, considering the down-turn in the present day-to-dayeconomic woes.

A recent 20-year study thatwas done has produced the fol-lowing data.

• In 1989, our gross sales

were 3.1 million, which steadilygrew to its highest sales in 2006of 9.2 million. And, that is whenthe down-turn started.

• In those 20 years, 29.5 mil-lion was paid out in employeewages. Our health insurance payout was 3.6 million and ourworker’s compensation was at1.2 million.

• In the year 1997, we hadthe highest payroll ever, being2.2 million until 2006 when wehad the lowest at 1.5 million.

We think we can survive. No,we know we can survive. We justneed to get things back on trackso everybody here can continueto get a piece of the “AmericanPie.” We have always had a lot ofpride in our company, we have

lots of history and integrity tolive up to and we hope to contin-ue in this endeavor.

By restructuring all of ourloans, we hope to be able to bemore competitive in our field,and it would enable us to pro-vide our “PTS Family” with thetools that they need to be suc-cessful once again. We are all on-board for whatever challengeswe must meet in the days tocome.

We are currently looking fortruck drivers with Class A CDLlicense. Please call Jon Basyelocally at (937) 778-4538 or tollfree at (888) 590-7655 if you areinterested in a position. Wewould like for you to be a mem-ber of our PTS family.

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TROY — Established in the fall of 1999, PeakFoods LLC manufactures and sells frozen food.The company focuses on the production and deliv-ery of high-quality, private-label store-brand prod-ucts.

Peak Foods, 1903 W. Main St., in Troy, is con-stantly expanding.

According to its website, the Peak Foods pro-cessing plant in Troy is optimized for the produc-tion of whipped toppings for both the grocery andfood service industries.

Services offered include in-house transportationservice, one-day transportation to most customerlocations and support staff available 24 hours aday, seven days a week.

Peak Foods guarantees top quality service, cus-tomer-tailored programs and service that exceedsall expectations.

The company website, www.peakfoods.com,offers ingredients and recipes as well as contactinformation for questions and comments.

For more information, visit the Peak Foods web-site or call (937) 335-6466.

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of high-quality productsTROY — UTCAerospace Systems Wheels& Brakes is located in Troyand was founded in 1946.

JimWharton is thepresident of the companythat employs more than1,600 employees worldwide.

The Wheels & Brakesfacility is located on thegrounds of the originalWACO Aircraft Company,which flourished in the late1920s and set the state foraviation to continue well inthe 21st century in thecommunity. It has createdinnovative braking systemsfor more than 200 types ofaircraft during the half cen-tury, including wheels andbrakes for such renownedaircraft as the SpaceShuttle and the USAFThunderbirds.

UTC Aerospace Systemscontinues to operate undera lean and continuousimprovement culture thathas allowed them to contin-ue to be competitivethrough these tough eco-nomic times.Wheels &Brakes is uniquely posi-tioned to support new air-craft production, aftermar-ket services along with thedefense and space markets.This balanced portfolio ofproducts and markets hashelped the company remainstrong through the econom-ic downturn. Additionally,the products have been

selected on the new, morefuel-efficient aircraft thatthe airlines are using toreplace their aging fleets.

In addition to the Troyfacility, the company hasthree other manufacturingfacilities in Pueblo, Colo.;Spokane, Wash. and SantaFe Springs, Calif., andseven service centers, bothin the U.S. and interna-tionally.

Wheels & Brakes has aculture that reflects a dedi-cation to excellence,integrity, mutual trust, dig-nity and respect in theday-to-day interactions,

according to ValerieFrancis, advertising andcustomer communicationsmanager. She said employ-ees benefit from the stabil-ity of a large company’sresources while also enjoy-ing the closer, more person-al support of a smallercompany atmosphere.Employees can expect chal-lending work assignmentsas well as opportunities toparticipate in a well-sup-ported team environmentand to share ideas forimprovement.

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TROY — Since 1913,Battelle & Battelle LLPhas provided trustedCertified PublicAccounting and BusinessConsulting Services toSouthwest Ohio.Located at 1930 Prime

Court, Suite 103, Troy,Battelle & Battelle LLPhas 85 staff members,which includes 45Certified PublicAccountants. The firm alsohas operations in Daytonand Cincinnati. Battelle &Battelle LLP providesexpertise in the areas ofaudit, accounting and tax.Additional services

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Community supportand outreach is a mainattribute of Battelle &Battelle LLP’s characterand integrity for the past100 years. This past year,our staff and partnershave been involved direct-ly through volunteeringand charity events, indi-rectly by donation and

sponsorship, and affilia-tion as a board memberwith nearly 100 organiza-tions in the Miami Valley.Battelle & Battelle LLP

believes it is essential toour business and the wel-fare of the region to beactive in the Troy, Piquaand Sidney communities.We work with these cities

and chambers closely as away to support local busi-nesses and communitiesand in return, enhance thesuccess of our region. Ourobjective is to serve localbusinesses, share how wecan help them overcomechallenging needs and col-laborate to create strategicgrowth goals.

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Weiler Welding is athird-generation, family-owned business servingthe Piqua, Springfield,Moraine, Fairfield, Daytonand Richmond, Ind. areas.In addition, we have theBalloon Room in Vandalia.The company was

founded in 1920 by HerbertG.Weiler Sr. and the com-pany continues today withHerb Weiler Jr. as our pres-ident, with his sons servingas vice presidents.

Weiler Welding isknown to be the second-oldest family-operatedindustrial gas and weldingsupplies company in theUnited States. WeilerWelding/Balloon Roomcurrently employs 68 peo-ple.The company sells

industrial gases, to includespecialty gases and bulktank installations. Theequipment line includes —but is not limited to —

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TROY —Hobart Instituteof WeldingTechnology, dedi-cated to weldingtraining and edu-cation excellence,has been nameda MilitaryFriendly Schoolfor 2013 by G.I.Jobs magazine,ranking it in thetop 15 percent of all col-leges, universities andtrade schools nationwide.

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PROVIDED PHOTOA Hobart Institute of Welding student in Troy works on a project.

TROY — StillwaterTechnologies, Inc. has beenpart of the manufacturingcommunity in the GreaterDayton area for more than50 years. Although it con-siders itself a manufactur-er, it does not make most ofits revenue through thesale of products.Stillwater is a contract

manufacturer servicing itscustomers by designing andbuilding tooling andmachine parts, both largeand small.Over the years,

Stillwater has interfacedwith aerospace, appliance,automotive, communica-tion, defense, energy andmachine tool industries.Stillwater has made

parts that have gone intoouter space, probed thedepths of the oceans andraces across the Bonneville

Salt Flats on experimentalcars. Their people havedesigned and built systemsto produce appliances onemight find in their kitchento award-winning systemsto paint automotivebumpers. They have builtjack stands that supportcomponents installed in agovernment laboratory lin-ear accelerator and compo-nents that make up largeantennae that send and

receive internet transmis-sion to satellites in Earthorbit.Stillwater is certified in

both ISO 9001-2008 andAS9100:2009 Rev C.Honda and Toyota have

recognized Stillwater asSupplier of the Year andBusiness Partner of theYear, respectively, multipletimes. Stillwater on Aug. 31was recognized by theDayton Business Journal asa finalist for the DaytonArea ManufacturingAwards.Manufacturing in

America is enjoying a ren-aissance. While other sec-tors of the economy are stillsluggish, manufacturing isgoing strong and Stillwateris looking toward a brightfuture. For additionalinformation, visit theirwebsite at stlwtr.com.

Stillwater Technologies is anaward-winning manufacturer

Over the years,Stillwater hasinterfaced with

aerospace,appliance,automotive,

communication,defense, energy and

machine toolindustries.

Hobart makes a full line of equipment for the foodservice and food

retail industry, including cooking, food preparation, warewashers,

weigh wrap, Baxter baking and Traulsen refrigeration.

701 South Ridge Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45374-0001 • Phone: 937-332-3000 • Website: www.hobartcorp.com

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BRADFORD —Greenville National Bank,founded in 1934, is anindependent communitybank with the bank’smain office located inGreenville at the cornerof 4th & Broadway,Northtown Branch andSycamore branches (bothin Greenville) and otherbranches located inAnsonia, Arcanum,Bradford and Gettysburg.The bank, which

employs approximately90, offers all types offinancial services includ-ing checking, savings, cer-tificates of deposit, indi-vidual retirementaccounts. agricultural,

commercial, consumerand mortgage loans.Internet Banking with

bill pay also is available.Green Net Banking,

also known as RemoteDeposit Capture, isdesigned for the savvybusiness customer. Thisallows a business to scanand convert negotiableitems into a digitalimage/format of ACH orCheck 21 and havedeposits made directlyfrom the home or office.For more information

on this product, call AmyHuber at (937) 548-1114,Ext. 4195, or NellieLaughead, Ext. 4720, foradditional information.

Mortgage applicationsare available on thebank’s website for sub-mission online. TheBradford branch, locatedin Miami County at thecorner of 721 and U.S.Route 36, Bradford,opened in May 2007.Matt Kolb, branch

manager, encourages newand existing customers tostop in or call him at(937) 448-6300 to discussthe very competitive ratesavailable for consumer,commercial, mortgage,and home equity lines ofcredit.Visit www.greenville

nationalbank.com for addi-tional information.

Greenville National Bankoffers various services

GETTYSBURG —With more than 34years’ experience in thecarpet business,Wholesale CarpetOutlet, located inGettysburg on StateRoute 36 betweenCovington andGreenville, is proud toprovide the highestquality flooring at anaffordable price for yourhome, office or industry.Whether you are

looking for laminatedfloors, hardwood or freshnew carpets, they willhelp you find the perfectstyle so you can contin-ue enjoying the comforts

and elegance of brandnew flooring.At Wholesale Carpet

Outlet, they understandthat the flooring in ahome or office can changethe entire tone and feel ofa room — that it is thefoundation for the room’sambiance. This meansyou want to choose notonly the highest qualitymaterial, but also theright color and style aswell. That is why theirshowroom offers all typesof tile (from ceramic toglazed), a wide range ofwoods, and many differ-ent textures and fashionsof carpet so that you can

be confident that you’llfind the perfect matchamongst their selection.To learn more or to see

their wide selection offlooring, stop in and visitWholesale CarpetOutlet’s showroom andsee what they have tooffer.If you have questions

just give them a call at(937) 447-4265.Wholesale CarpetOutlet’s knowledgeablestaff is ready to assistyou in selecting theright carpeting or floor-ing to ensure your satis-faction for years tocome.

Wholesale Carpet provideshigh-quality flooring


Aesthetic Finishers isOhio’s premier family-owned and operated pow-der and ceramic coatingfacility dedicated to servingthe needs of low and highvolume commercial/indus-trial clients and the indi-vidual hot rod/motorsportsclients. Aesthetic Finishersutilizes the finest powdercoatings and ceramic head-er coatings available. Ourtrademarked Armor coatceramic header coatingprocess is second to none.

As our customers finish-ing requirements haveincreased, AFI has keptpace by purchasing newequipment to meet theseneeds. New equipment inthe last year included anew 14-gun fully automaticpowder booth that willallow AFI to reclaim 100percent of the over-sprayedpowder, which will reducepowder scrap cost, thusmaking AFI even more of agreen company, while alsoreducing powder coatingcost.

Our powder coatingcapabilities include expert-ise in the coating of sheetmetal, aluminum and fer-rous castings, aluminumextrusions and any conduc-tive material while special-izing in decorative powderssuch as wrinkles, textures,veins and hammer tones,all in a variety of colors.Along with these decora-tive powders, AFI alsooffers high-temperatureresistant nonstick coatings.

Aesthetic Finishers hasmany value-added servicessuch as deburring, vibrato-ry mill finishing, polishing,

silk screening, pad print-ing, paint stripping andfinal assembly. From smallprototype runs to largeproduction runs, we areyour one-stop finishingfacility.

For our motorsports andhotrod customers, AFI hasestablished a division with-in itself that is dedicated toservicing all of your strip-ping and coating needs.From thermal stripping to

ceramic header coating AFIhas it all. Not only is AFIcapable of thermal strip-ping and glass beading,complete car bodies andchassis, we also powdercoat large items of this size.Valve covers, intake mani-folds, engine brackets,wheels and motorcycleframes are also easily coat-ed.

For high-heat resistantcoating for headers, be sure

to check out our ArmorCoating TM ceramicprocess that not onlymakes your exhaust partslook great but also helpslower your underhand tem-perature, thus increasingyour motor’s horsepowerand driver’s comfort.

By developing bettercoating methods, maskingtechniques and many othercost reduction ideas, com-bined with AFI’s better

quality and faster deliveryattitude has resulted inmonetary savings for manyof our customers. We haveeven been know to help ourcustomers improve theirdelivery time on “HOTPARTS” by doing whateverit takes to re-arrange ourproduction schedule tomeet their deadline.Guaranteed normal leadtime with AFI is sevenbusiness days. And, if

seven days isn’t quickenough, then just-in-timedelivery program can beimplemented to fit require-ments.

Rest assured that AFIwill take as much care inthe finishing of your partsas you will in your finishedproject.

Competitive Pricing,Better Delivery, & GreatQuality = AestheticFinishers Inc.

Aesthetic Finishers is family-owned, operated

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PIQUA — BuckeyeMetals and More, 8355Piqua-Lockington Road,Piqua, is looking forward tofive years in business inMiami County.“Having two sons like

Allen and Brad havehelped grow the business,even in tough times,” saidowner Lonny Chambers.Chambers is pleased

with the support from thecommunity and other busi-nesses that his new ven-ture has received sinceopening doors in January2008.“People in the area

from companies to theindividuals have support-ed us greatly. Withoutthem, we would not behere. I think local supportis what’s going to keep allof us going,” Chamberssaid.

The support of a localbank is vital to his compa-ny’s success, Chamberssaid.“Mutual Federal is still

there for us. If we haveany questions or anything,I can call and they arethere for us. With supportlike that from a localbank, that is just great,”Chambers said.Buckeye Metals and

More offers hot rolledsteel in sheets, plate, safe-ty floor plate, anglebeams, channels, flats,rounds, square and tub-ing.The company also sells

materials in cold drawnsteel, galvanized steel,aluminum, stainless steeland miscellaneous typesof metals.The company,

Chambers said, is expert

at processing capabilitieswith the own shearing,sawing, welding, drilling,punching, bending andforming of steel.“We purchased a new

production saw, which hashelped us work betterwith our customers. Ifsomeone needs somethingdone, we can do it,”Chambers said.“We are a company

supporting sales and serv-ice to our customers. Noorder is too large orsmall.”The company also can

help individuals who havespecial needs for metals,Chambers said.Besides Chambers’ two

sons, Piqua native JimRike also is employed byBuckeye Metals and More.“Coming to Miami

County was a great deci-

sion; the support has beengreater than I ever hopedfor,” Chambers said.The Chambers and

Rike enjoy working inMiami County and hopeto see their business con-tinue to grow.“We are getting second,

third and fourth callbacks from businesses andindustries,” saidChambers, who is confi-dent that Buckeye Metalsand More will grow andthrive in Piqua.Contact Buckeye

Metals and More by call-ing (937) 381-0471 or tollfree at (866) 448-7065.The fax number is

(937) 381-0473. Businesshours are 7:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday. [email protected].

Buckeye Metals and More looks to grow

The doctors ofaudiology atUpper ValleyHearing andBalance Inc. urgeall people to pro-tect their hearingwhen enjoyingsome of theirfavorite activi-ties, whether it’scheering on theOhio StateBuckeyes in a stadium ofmore than 100,000screaming fans or creatinghomemade masterpieceswhile working in a work-shop full of loud tools.The sound produced in

these and many other situ-ations can cause perma-nent hearing damage.

However, a fewsimple precau-tions can allowpeople to enjoythese activitieswhile still pro-tecting theirhearing.Two types of

sound exposurecan causenoise-inducedhearing loss:

prolonged noise exposurelike machinery in a facto-ry or a sudden, loud, sin-gle burst of sound like abang from a firecracker.When exposed to loudsounds, the delicate haircells lining the inner ear

Upper Valley Hearingand Balance helpsprotect your hearing

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responsible for convertingvibrations into sound canbecome damaged, result-ing in hearing loss.According to the

Better HearingInstitute’s (BHI) recom-mendation, people whowill be exposed to loudnoise should protect theirears with earplugs orother hearing protection.Disposable foam or sili-cone earplugs are aninexpensive practicalsolution because theyprovide hearing protec-tion while still allowingusers to hear conversa-tion. Earplugs are readilyavailable at pharmacies,hardware stores and gro-cery stores. Dr. Rudy, Dr.Lins and Dr. Mercer offercustom hearing protec-tion for musicians,hunters and other indi-viduals who know theywill be exposed to damag-ing levels of noise.“Noise exposure is one

of the most common caus-es of irreversible hearingloss, but the good news isthat it is preventable,”says Dr. Jane Rudy, audi-ologist and owner ofUpper Valley Hearing &Balance, Inc. “Exposureto noise over 85dB isunsafe and can causedamage. It is importantto remember to packhearing protection for theentire family when youknow you’ll be exposed toloud noise.”If you have any ques-

tions regarding yourhearing or hearing pro-tection, please visit theDoctors of Audiology atUpper Valley Hearing &Balance Inc. in Troy, orcall (937) 308-7000. Weare happy to be a part ofyour hearing healthcare.


Hearing

It’s been an excitingyear for PerryCorporation/SMSproTECH.Perry purchased SMS

proTECH in 2007 as partof a larger strategy to stayahead of technology curves.The combination of theseresources have allowed usto expand our offeringswith new document solu-tions, enhanced servicesofferings, new formats inprinting solutions, a pri-vate cloud and a new phys-ical security solutions divi-sion with Digital C.O.P.S.Digital C.O.P.S. pro-

vides technology solutionsthat support the missionof public safety and secu-rity organizations to bringthe highest degree of lawenforcement and publicservice to area businessesand organizations.“We are fortunate to

add highly-trained, tech-nically savvy, law enforce-ment officials to ouremployee roster. Thisallows us to provide alevel of security that isunmatched by any otherIT organization, locally ornationally” states JeffBoate, presidentIT/Networking.Digital C.O.P.S. solu-

tions offer the latest incutting-edge physicalsecurity systems forretail, health care, educa-tion, finance and manu-facturing. Additionally, weoffer mobile surveillancetechnologies. At this time,there are offerings specificto law enforcement includ-ing an intelligent centralsurveillance system thatcan manage the band-width of a thousand videoimages and provides two-way audio communica-

tions and playback; andmobile DVR that utilizethe continual advance-ments in 3G/4G, WiFi andGPS technologies.In addition, the BUS

proTECT mobile videosolution provides an in-vehicle DVR/camera solu-tion for bus safety andsecurity that has beenwelcomed by educationand all types of customerswith business fleetresponsibilities. TheDirector of SecuritySolutions/Digital C.O.P.S.,Isaac Dunifon, holds anACE (AccessDataCertified Examiner) certi-

fication in Ohio and is uti-lized for computer foren-sics by many state agen-cies.“We’re really excited to

move forward with thisnew venture,” BarryClark, Perry Corporationpresident, “not just forour IT/Networking divi-sion but for the degree ofbusiness security solu-tions that we’ll be able toprovide to the entireregion.”Over the coming

months, the company willcomplete the merge ofboth names and will beknown collectively as

PERRY proTECH. Restassured as we move to onecompany with a unitedplan, nothing will changein our service. We willremain the same greatpeople offering the solu-tions you need to run yourbusiness effectively. Wethank all of our clients fortheir continued supportand look forward to pro-viding even greater cus-tomer service and top-of-the-line technology solu-tions in the coming years.And, the next time youare online, please checkout the blog ring www.techblogring.com.

Perry Corporation/SMS proTECHadds physical security division

PROVIDED PHOTOPERRY proTECH Digital C.O.P.S. include Ben Kehres, Isaac Dunifon and Cliff Brenneman.

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In our facility we have blended the best automation techniques with highly skilled, trainedoperators to allow us to effectively handle large volume jobs. We also have machines designedfor quality, short volume runs. Our strict quality control procedures ensure that you get a top

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Apex is ISO 9001:2008 certified, a member of Eagle Registrations Inc. and a corporate memberof the North American Die Casting Association.

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Hemm’s Glass Shops Inc.operates three shops servingthe entire Miami Valley begin-ning at its current location at514 S. Main St. in Piqua, whereit was founded by R. C. Hemmin July 1948. Hemm’s GlassShops Inc. also has shops at 20Ridge Ave., Troy, and 633 N.Vandemark Road, Sidney.All three shops provide and

install auto glass, windowglass, plate glass, tabletops,mirrors, shower doors, screens,commercial storefronts and allmaintenance for its products.Hemm’s serves residential

auto, retail, factory, commercialand industrial aluminum andglass needs.Even in the present econo-

my, Hemm’s continues to havestrong sales and have addednew positions and are alwayslooking for people committed toboth personal and organiza-tional success.Hemm’s has kept their key

players with them so when theeconomy turns we are preparedto be very aggressive accordingto Pat Smith. Hemm’s websiteis www.hemmglass.com. Whenyou visit their site, you willfind an emphasis on informingschool districts, industries andother prospective customersabout the company’s mainte-nance services – the serviceand maintenance portion of thecompany’s business is continu-ing to grow.

While the company’s pri-mary service area is Toledo toCincinnati and Columbus toIndianapolis, it has branchedout to work special projectsmuch further away, like therecent projects in Augusta, Ga.,and Nashville, Tenn.Hemm’s Glass Shops, Inc.

currently has about 85 employ-ees at its three stores to servicetheir existing customers andwork on projects outside oftheir immediate are, Smithsaid.Jeff Hemm is president of

the company representing thethird generation of the family-owned business and is thegrandson of Hemm’s originalfounder, R. C. Hemm.

Hemm’s Glass servesthe entire Miami Valley TROY — F&P America Mfg.

Inc., 2101 Corporate Drive inTroy, was founded in 1993 andmanufactures automotive suspen-sion systems and pedals forHonda, Toyota and GM.F&P America’s philosophy is

clear: “We will be a world-class,functional systems maker, andthis is accomplished throughteamwork based upon the devel-opment and abilities of our associ-ates through respect for all.”When you see one small part,

it may seem easy to overlookwhere that piece fits within a big-ger system. At F&P America, wedon’t look at each part as an indi-vidual unit, but how that partworks within the total package. Itgoes beyond what we manufac-ture. It’s not only how our clientsuse the parts, but how their cus-tomers need those parts to staysafe and secure in their vehicles.

Currently, F&P Americaemploys 700 full-time associatesand has more than 500 robotsworking within its highly auto-mated facility.F&P America’s Japanese par-

ent company is F.tech Inc. Thecompany’s current president isKenichi Ando.At F&P America we focus on

safety first, having earned numer-ous safety awards over the yearsfrom the Ohio BWC and theMiami County Safety Council.Making quality parts is also a toppriority. In 2011, F&P Americaachieved the Honda Excellence inDelivery Award, the AmericanHonda Supplier PerformanceAward and the Honda de MexicoAward for excellence in quality,delivery and cost down.For more information, visit

www.fandp.com or call (937) 339-0212.

Looking at the big pictureF&P America makes quality parts

PIQUA —The FrenchOil Mill Machinery Inc.,1035 W. Greene St., Piqua,was founded May 25, 1900.

The company, whichemploys 75, is led byDaniel P. French, chair-man of the board.

The French Oil MillMachinery Company wasawarded the Presidential“E” Star Award for Exportsby U.S. Department ofCommerce Secretary JohnBryson at the White Housein Washington, D.C.

The “E” Awards are thehighest recognition anyU.S. entity may receive formaking a significant con-tribution to the expansionof U.S. exports. “Exportingcontinues to be a criticalelement of our salesgrowth, and we are hon-ored to receive the “E” Star

Award,” said French.“Our company first

began exporting equip-ment in 1905 to Canadaand Europe and soon afterto China. Over our compa-ny’s 112-year history wehave exported equipmentto every continent otherthan Antarctica and sup-ported customers in over80 countries,” Frenchadded. “The dedication ofour Piqua employees hascontributed largely to oursuccess and internationalgrowth. Over the pastthree years, export salesgrew to 65 percent of ourtotal sales, enabling us tohire over 35 additionalemployees in our Piquaheadquarters and manu-facturing facility.”

French, located inPiqua, Ohio, is an ISO-cer-

tified, third generationfamily-owned U.S. compa-ny that custom designs,manufactures and sup-ports hydraulic presses formolding rubber and com-posite materials, screwpresses for synthetic rub-ber processing and theseparation of liquids fromsolids, and oilseed equip-ment used to extract veg-etable oil from seeds andnuts and to produce“green” biofuels.

“I am pleased to recog-nize the French Oil MillMachinery Company forreceiving the President’s“E” Star Award, whichhonors companies thatmake significant contribu-tions toward increasingU.S. exports,” said U.S.Commerce Secretary JohnBryson.

“This administration iscommitted to leveling theplaying field for Americanbusinesses and workers tohelp U.S. companies buildthings here and sell themaround the world. “E” StarAward winners likeFrench have excelled inthis effort, demonstratingthree years of successiveexport growth. It is compa-nies like this that arehelping to grow our econo-my and put moreAmericans back to work.”U.S. companies are nomi-nated for the “E” Awardsthrough the U.S.Commercial Service officenetwork, which helps U.S.companies export.

The primary criterionfor the “E” Star Award isthree years of successiveexport growth. “E” Awardsare awarded to applicants

that can demonstrate asignificant contribution toU.S. export expansion thatis measurable, innovative,sustainable and has broadimpact. This year marksthe 50th anniversary ofthe first presentation ofthe President’s “E” Awardby President John F.Kennedy, who created theAward by Executive Orderin 1961 to encourage U.S.companies to sell theirproducts abroad. A secondaward, the President’s “E”

Star Award, was author-ized by the Secretary ofCommerce in 1969 to rec-ognize “E” Award recipi-ents for their continuingsignificant contributions toU.S. export expansion.French was awarded theirfirst President’s “E” Awardin 1984.

A total of 41 U.S. com-panies and organizationswere presented 17, 2012World Trade Week cere-monies in Washington,D.C.

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French Oil receives award for exports

PROVIDED PHOTOFrench employees Tayte French Lutz, marketing coordinator, and Dennis Bratton,vice president finance and Treasurer, accept the “E” Star Award from U.S.Commerce Secretary John Bryson.

The dedication of ourPiqua employees has

contributed largely to oursuccess and international growth.

— Daniel P. French

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COVINGTON —Worker Automation Inc.,974 E. Broadway St.,Covington, designs andmanufactures robotic sys-tems for welding, machineloading/unloading, pal-letizing, material han-dling and assembly formarkets ranging fromaerospace, automotive,food processing and elec-tronics.

Our team of highlyqualified employees, worktoward excellence in pro-ductivity and service. Wehave developed standardcells for many applica-tions, as well as customsolutions for a customer’sparticular application.

The business was start-ed because there was agreat need for customintegration of robots in

the manufacturing field.Very few companies areable to customize a robotsystem to handle andmove parts for welding,assembling, or palletizingfor improved production.We manufacture 20 differ-ent robotic weld systems.Our systems have a widerange of the size parts weare able to handle or weld(parts ranging from 1 ½-

inch-by-1/8-inch to 50-feet-by-5-feet).

The company, whichemployees nine, is led byEdward J. Hickey, presi-dent and owner.

Worker Automation wasfounded on Jan. 1, 1997,and its economical produc-tion cell “e-PRO” is asmaller cell designed forsmaller parts. We haveestablished a complete line

of flexible and versatilestandard modular “ARC-WORKER” cells for roboticwelding. We offer cells atvery competitive priceswith three-year war-ranties. Numerous optionsare available so the robotcell can be tailored to thespecific customer applica-tion. Worker AutomationInc. is “The ProductivityImprovement Company.”

In the coming year, thecompany will be customiz-ing robot applications in amuch larger scope. Newemployees will be hired assales increase and theywill continue to renovatetheir new facility.

Worker Automation canbe reached at (937) 473-2111, by email at [email protected] or on the webat www.arcworker.com.

BY NATALIE KNOTHStaff Writer

[email protected]

Electronics companyTagnetics, Inc. is nowworking out of Troy inthe former MonsantoResearch facility, aftermoving from Beavercreekin early August.

Located at 635Olympic Drive,Tagnetics’s new 28,000square-foot complex ishome to the company’sheadquarters, where allresearch, developmentand assembly will takeplace. The complex alsoboasts an additional10,000 square feet forexpansion.

Founded in 2003, the

company produces elec-tronic shelf label (ESL)systems for the retailindustry, providing aquicker, more efficientway to handle merchan-dise.

Ten employees cur-rently work at the loca-tion, though the companyplans to add 10 more inthe coming years.

“Troy is the perfectlocation for this companywhose employees cameout of the Hobart Corp.,”said Tagnetics President

Ron Early in a pressrelease.

The technology forTagnetics’ price displayproduct was invented byKenneth Kayser.Development of the prod-uct was later transferredto Hobart Corp., whichrevamped the technologyfor greater commercialuse.

The transaction of theTroy property was bro-kered by Tim Echemannof Industrial PropertyBrokers.

Electronics facilityrelocates to Troy

Founded in 2003, the company produceselectronic shelf label systems for the retail

industry, providing a quicker, moreefficient way to handle merchandise.

Worker Automation Inc. focuses on productivity

Hobart Brothers Company101 Trade Square EastTroy, OH 45373(937) 332-4000Email: [email protected]: www.hobartbrothers.comCompany founded: 1917Products: Manufacturer of welding

wireNumber of employees: 600

Isaiah Industries, Inc.8510 Industry Park DrivePiqua, OH 453561-800-543-8938email: [email protected]: www.isaiahindustries.comPresident and CEO: Todd Miller,

PresidentCFO: Kelly Joseph

Company founded: November 1980Isaiah Industries Inc. manufactures

residential metal roofing. Its productsare known for their beauty, durability,energy efficiency, fire safety and otherbenefits.

The company employs 45. IsaiahIndustries Inc.’s products were used onthe Department of Energy’s Cool

Energy House in Windermere, Fla. Thecompany recently has started offeringmanagement products as well as solarthermal products.

Its products are sold throughout theUnited States and Canada as well as inAustralia, Japan, Israel, the Caribbeanand other countries.

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Engineering and scienceworking to meet the

demands of private labelfood manufacturing.

1903 W. Main StreetTroy, Ohio 45373

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PIQUA — Micropowerhas expanded into NorthAmerica with the openingof their new companyEcotec LTD LLC.Ecotec is to be head-

quartered in a 10,000-square-foot industrialfacility in the SherryIndustrial Park in Piquawhere they will maintaina substantial inventory ofindustrial motive powerhigh frequency batterychargers that are import-ed from Micropower’smanufacturing facilitylocated in Vaxjo Sweden.Ecotec will market thechargers throughoutNorth America undertheir own label and be sin-gularly focused on energyefficient battery chargersfor use with motive powerequipment utilized in thematerial handling indus-try and a variety of otherapplications.The three-man veteran

management teamat Ecotec hasmore than 75years of combinedexperience withindustrial batterychargers and thematerial handlingindustry. JimKeyser and DaveBollinger head upmarketing and engineer-ing and have workedtogether since 1979 whenthey started with HobartBrothers.Both stated that “the

availability of a high qual-ity stand alone buildingwith heavy power and animpressive image swayedtheir decision to the FoxDrive location.”Tim Echemann of

Industrial PropertyBrokers representedEcotec and mentionedthat “Ecotec required ahigh quality image.”In addition, he said

often firmschoose theSherry IndustrialPark due to itslocation nearPiqua and Troyand quick accessto Inerstate 75.Ecotec’s prod-

uct line will con-sist primarily of

energy efficient high fre-quency chargers rangingfrom 250W single phase,120V, utility chargers, upthrough 20kW threephase, 480V, opportunitychargers. Applications fortheir chargers include lifttrucks, floor cleaningequipment, and automat-ed guided vehicles (AGV).Ecotec also will providespecial chargers andpower supplies for a vari-ety of industrial applica-tions.For more information,

visit the website atwww.micropower.se.

Swedish firm locates in Piqua

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BY ADAM BELZMinneapolis Star Tribune

To judge from the job listings,welders are in high demand.Manufacturers across the

Upper Midwest will tell anyonewho listens that they have jobsto offer but not enough solidapplicants. They point to a“skills gap” between the jobsavailable and the people outlooking for work.Textbook economics says this

should be good news for anyonewho can strap on a helmet andmake the sparks fly. If goodwelders truly are hard to find,employers should pay more toget them on board.Yet that isn’t happening,

leading some economists toquestion whether the skills gapis really the issue.“If there is a shortage of

something, you would expect the

price of that something toincrease over time,” said SteveHine, director of labor marketinformation for the state ofMinnesota. “It doesn’t matter ifthat’s skilled welders, or themarket for beer.”Instead, the average hourly

wage for a welder in Minnesotagrew just $1 between 2005 and2011, to $17 per hour, accordingto Minnesota Department ofEmployment and EconomicDevelopment data. Take infla-tion into account, and that’s apay cut.And welders in Minnesota

make more, on average, thanthey do in Wisconsin, Illinoisand Iowa, all states where firmscomplain about a skills gap.Still, many employers say the

skills gap is real and is holdingback the economic recovery.In Wisconsin, the shipbuild-

ing company Marinette Marine

just north of Green Bay saidearlier this summer it held open40 spots for entry-level workersand reached out to local schools,but could only find seven work-ers.Iowa issued a report in May

arguing there aren’t enough peo-ple to fill jobs that don’t requirea college degree but do requiremore than a high school diplo-ma.“The vast majority of folks

think there is a skills gap,” saidMike Ralston, president of theIowa Association of Businessand Industry.Why hasn’t this driven up

average wages? In part becausethe new manufacturing economydoesn’t spread rewards evenly.Code Welding &

Manufacturing in Blaine, Minn.,

How ‘skills gap’ works against wage hikes

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PIQUA — The French Oil MillMachinery Co.’s subsidiary, TMP Inc., adivision of French, relocated fromCleveland into French’s Piqua worldwideheadquarters and manufacturing facilityon Aug. 8.“Acquiring TMP in 2009 allowed us to

provide an expanded assortment of cus-tom molding solutions to our customers,”stated Daniel P. French, French’s chair-man and president.He continued, “Moving TMP into our

Piqua headquarters is an additional stepwe are taking in order to further improveour company’s customer service and sup-port. There will be no change in thedesigns or high quality you expect fromFrench or TMP hydraulic presses,replacement parts or service.”Key members of the French and TMP

sales team will continue to support theircustomers just as always. Douglas Smith,sales engineer, maintains his current roleof sales and project management ofhydraulic presses for the compaction,friction and lamination industries.

Dave Sledz, vice president, will con-tinue sales and project management ofhydraulic presses for the rubber, compos-ite and laboratory markets, in additionto the TMP line of rubber mixers. JoeAntku, Aftermarket Spare Parts andService representative, now works with

all of French and TMP’s hydraulic presscustomers on service and part needs andby supplying replacement parts manu-factured to original factory tolerancesand material specifications, in accor-dance with stringent ISO quality controlprocedures. Antku also handles rebuild,

retrofit, maintenance and calibrationservices.French has been the industry technol-

ogy and quality leader since 1900, serv-ing customers in more than 80 countries.The family-owned, ISO-certified companycustom designs, manufactures and sup-ports a wide assortment of stand-alonehydraulic presses and turnkey systemsfor the composite, friction, laminationand rubber industries. Press tonnagesgenerally range from 20 to 2,000 tons,with various platen sizes, for compres-sion, transfer, lamination or vacuummolding.French owns TMP Inc., A Division of

French, who supplies their own line oftechnologically advanced hydraulic press-es, rubber mixers, related components,controls and auxiliary equipment. Todate, TMP has supplied machinery tomore than 1,000 customers in more than16 countries. To learn more, contact aFrench sales engineer by calling 773-3420, Ext. 290, or by email [email protected].

TMP moves to French Oil’s headquarters“Moving TMP into our Piqua

headquarters is an additional step we aretaking in order to further improve our

company’s customer service and support.There will be no change in the designs orhigh quality you expect from French or

TMP hydraulic presses, replacement partsor service.”

illustrates how manu-facturing rewards versa-tile, highly skilled workerswhile leaving one-dimen-sional workers behind.Several projects were

under way on a recent day.One welder built hydraulictanks with multiple pipefittings, one welded partsonto a chassis for an air-port truck, another put thefinishing touches on pumphousings for water jet cut-ters and another fusedtogether bins that sortindustrial materials. Notwo welders in the shopworked on the same proj-ect.“Four years ago, that

was not the case,” saidCurt Simonson, one of thecompany’s owners. “Wewould have two or threepeople on the same job.”Pre-recession, the com-

pany mostly did jobs thatcould be performed by a

worker with basic weldingskills. But the downturnhit hard. Reliable cus-tomers went out of busi-ness. Co-owners Simonsonand Steve Johnson felt thecompany’s survival was atstake.They decided to become

more nimble, build morecomplex parts, and culti-vate a broader, moresophisticated group of cus-tomers. They sent welderswith the aptitude andinterest to specializedtraining. As workers mas-tered higher standards,began to inspect eachother’s work and learnedto run other machines inthe shop, the companybecame faster, more flexi-ble, more cerebral.Now, 80 percent of the

company’s business is spe-cialized — work fordefense contractors, watertreatment facilities,machines that handleindustrial materials, and

the oil and gas industry.The average wage for a

Code welder is higher than$17 per hour, the ownerssaid. But not everyone getspaid the same.A worker who can read

blueprints, program amachine or fix it when itbreaks will earn moremoney in this environ-ment, said George Gmach,director of compensationand benefits at Trusight,an employers association.Structural shifts in

manufacturing aren’t theonly factor preventingworkers from makingmore money. Sometimeshigher-paying jobs areavailable if a worker willtravel. In the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota,demand has led to a realspike in welder wages. Butmany welding studentscan’t leave their families,have underwater mort-gages, or simply don’twant to move.


Skills gap

BY DAVID SHAFFERMinneapolis Star Tribune

It’s not an optical illu-sion.The newest wind tur-

bines gracing the nation’scountryside actually areturning more slowly thantheir older cousins.The languid pace is the

most visible consequence ofnew-generation wind tur-bines that are taller, havelonger blades, capture morewind and produce morepower.Across the nation, the

wind power industry isreaching higher into theatmosphere and addingbigger rotor blades to boostelectrical output. Last year,nearly 5 percent of newU.S. wind turbines were100 meters tall, and the

push upward is expected tocontinue, according to theAmerican Wind EnergyAssociation.“That trend has been

underway for 30 years, andreally there is no reason toexpect it to stop,” said FortFelker, director of theNational Wind TechnologyCenter at the NationalRenewable Energy Lab inBoulder, Colo. “Generallyyou get stronger winds athigher elevations above theground.”Most wind towers built

in the last few yearsreached 80 meters, or 262feet, at the blade hub.Older units can be halfthat height, with corre-spondingly smaller bladesthat capture less wind areaeven as they spin at afaster pace.

MortensonConstruction, based inGolden Valley, Minn., is apioneer in this industrytrend, building 100-metertowers at five wind farmsin Texas, New York, Illinoisand Iowa.Juwi Wind, a German

renewable energy companywhose U.S. headquarters isin Boulder, is installing 15turbines on 100-meter tow-ers at a 3,000-acre windfarm in southwesternMinnesota, nearWorthington. The project isexpected to be completedthis fall.“We are farming more

wind,” said Aaron Peterson,manager of communityrelations and regulatoryaffairs for Juwi, pro-nounced “you-vee.”Data from the Iowa

Energy Center indicatethat wind at a height of100 meters flows 4 1/2 per-cent faster than at 80meters, Peterson said.Because wind energyincreases at a logarithmicrate to wind speed, theenergy gain from the extraheight should be about 14percent.A key incentive for the

wind power industry is theproduction tax credit, set toexpire Dec. 31. The indus-try has lobbied Congress toreauthorize it; current proj-ects need to be finishedthis year or lose out.The paradox of bigger

wind machines rotatingmore slowly than oldermodels illustrates the com-plex science of wind speedand efficiency.The big, newer turbines’

blade tips move at nearlythe same speed as theolder, faster-rotating mod-els — about 160 miles perhour, experts said. If thelong blades rotated muchfaster, the tips would be tooloud.The bigger blades cover

a greater area, collectingmore wind flow.“They are much more

efficient because of theamount of energy they arecapturing,” said MarkAhlstrom, CEO ofWindLogics Inc., a St. Paulfirm that assesses windconditions for wind energyprojects.Taller towers allow tur-

bines to have longer blades.But they also offer a relat-ed benefit — wind tends tobe stronger and steadierhigher above the ground.

“If you go up highenough,” said Ahlstrom,“the winds are not influ-enced by the interactionwith the Earth.”Ahlstrom said the extra

height can boost averagewind speed and the per-centage of time that a tur-bine produces power.For wind farm develop-

ers, he added, the costs ofbuilding taller units, whichrequire more concrete andsteel, must be weighedagainst the long-term gainin output.Wind power, like other

forms of power generation,also faces increased compe-tition from natural gas,whose price recently hit a10-year low thanks toexpanded U.S. drillingusing innovative extrac-tion techniques.

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Wind farm towers rise to new heights

BY JON CHAVEZToledo Blade

Christmas is more thanthree months away, butthe quest to hire seasonalworkers already hasbegun.The largest number of

openings will undoubtedlybe in the retail sector, andsome retailers are opti-mistic that the economicclimate is improvingenough for them to hiremore workers than lastyear.“We’re increasing our

head count by 5 percentthis year, or roughly 225people,” said MarkRodriguez, chief executiveofficer of Hickory FarmsInc.John Challenger, chief

executive officer ofChallenger, Gray &

Christmas Inc., a Chicago-based outplacement con-sulting firm that producesan annual forecast on sea-sonal hiring, said he is“cautiously optimistic”that hiring for theOctober-December holidayhiring period will be upslightly from 2011, when718,500 seasonal workerswere hired.That was a 14.5 per-

cent increase in hiringover 2010.“We have seen some

positive indications thatthe restaurant and hospi-tality industry is up; peo-ple are beginning to payoff some of the debt theyhave and they’ll have a bitmore discretionaryincome,” Challenger said.Another positive sign:Spending on back-to-school items was better

than expected.In 2007, the last year

before the most recentrecession, the Toledo areaadded 2,081 seasonalretail jobs, according tothe labor bureau’s statis-tics. However, in 2008 thenumber fell to 1,065 hires,and in 2009 it was 1,519hires.But Challenger said he

expects a 1 to 5 percentincrease in hiring thisyear, which is consistentwith slow but steadygrowth in the economy.“It feels like the econo-

my’s not growing veryrapidly, probably under 2percent, so it seemsunlikely that we’ll seeexplosive growth in sea-sonal hiring,” he said.“But layoffs are very lightand companies are inslow-growth mode.”

Hiring of seasonal holidayworkers already has begun

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